Field Producer

What do Field Producers do?

The Field Producer is a coordinator for a story while the crew is in the field. This person generally oversees the production of a story, working with a reporter and photographer to set up interviews, gather video and collect information. The Field Producer is also the liaison between the crew and the newsroom.

In many cases, the Field Producer will conduct the research, log the video, and write the story for the reporter. Sometimes the Field Producer will conduct interviews for the reporter.

This person may have a background as a reporter, photographer or producer and must have good writing skills and be able to coordinate the logistics of putting together a story.

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